Clinical Research Coordinator Level 1

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to support patient care under IRB-approved protocols. The role focuses on coordinating trial activities, maintaining documentation, and ensuring regulatory compliance in collaboration with investigators and hospital staff.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of clinical research or trial coordination experience, a health-related degree, and proficiency with EMR, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or technical diploma in biology, public health, pharmacy, or health-related field.
• Oncology experience not required but preferred.
• 3 years of experience in clinical research or as a clinical trial coordinator.
• Proficient with computers including navigating websites, electronic data systems, EMR, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• ACLS/BLS training required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care per IRB-approved protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with investigators, research staff, and departmental stakeholders for trial coordination.
• Maintain clear documentation: track adverse events, concomitant meds, protocol deviations, and responses to study interventions.
• Work with senior staff to expand knowledge of research processes and organizational guidelines.

Skills

Clinical research coordination

Team collaboration

Data documentation

Education

Biology/Public Health/Pharmacy/Health field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

EMR systems

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator Level 1 to join our team in Elizabethtown, KY! Under limited supervision, the Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC) coordinates patient care in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations through IRB approved protocol requirements. The CRC uses their developing and/or basic knowledge of clinical trial research along with their hospital experience to work collaboratively with individuals associated with the care and treatment of the patient. It is the expectation the CRC will utilize day-to-day experience and collaborations with senior staff to broaden their knowledge base and capabilities. They will seek out opportunities to build their knowledge of the organization, research processes and scope of work. They will understand the guidelines, regulations, and policies associated with conducting clinical trial research and use that insight to evaluate and resolve problems or seek out guidance. The CRC collaborates with the investigators, research staff and other departmental stakeholders to conduct clinical trial coordination per protocol. Through clear documentation, the CRC will define any changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, and response to study intervention. The CRC works collaboratively with individuals associated with the care and treatment of the patient.

Qualifications:

• Technical Diploma or Degree/certification must be inbiology, public health, pharmacy,or health related field.
• Oncology clinical experience, not required, but preferred for this role.
• 3 years of experience in clinical research or as a clinical trial coordinator.
• Proficient with a computer including navigating websites, electronic data systems, electronic medical records, Excel, Word,PowerPoint.
• Must obtain ACLS/BLS training within 6 months

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.